Partner Tech P351XT, P4-20XT, P33XT, P4-18XT User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Choke/
Trigger
Fast Idle
Lever
Front Hand Guard
Muffler
Bar Guard
Cylinder Cover
Chain
Brake
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
Chain
Catcher
Front Handle
Starter
Housing
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Brake Nuts
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter Rope
Guide Bar
Idle Speed Screw
ON/STOP
Switch
Primer Bulb
Bumper
Spike
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use cancause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriateear
protection, eye protection
and head protection.
Always usetwohandswhenoperatingthe chain saw.
WARNING! Contactingthe guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardand backward,whichmay causeserious injury.
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Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Sound power level
Starting Reminder
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE position).
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
S Wear protective gear.Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
S Always use approved hearing protection.
Regularusersshouldhavehearing checked
regularly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing. Long--term exposure to noise can
result in permanent hearing impairment.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 10 Meters away from the work
area. Donot allow other people or animalsto
be near the chain saw when startingor operating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in goodphysical condition andmentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFEL Y
WARNING: Long term inhalation of
the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
dust from sawdust can result in serious personal injury.
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handedoperation.
A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in atree,
unless you are specifically trained to do so.
S Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
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S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to
lose control when the cut is completed.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately ifit becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE:
In this section ,thesafety featuresof
the chain saw and their function are explained.
For inspection and maintenance, see instructions in the CHECKING, MAINTAINING AND
SERVICING CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. See instructions under the
WHAT IS WHAT? section, to find where these
parts are located on your chain saw. The life
span of the machine can be reduced and the
risk of accidents can increase if machinemaintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information, please
contact your nearest service dealer.
S Chain brake. Y ourchain saw is equipped
with a chain brake that is designed to stop
the chain from moving.
WARNING: The chain brake is de-
signed to stop the chain immediately if you
get a kickback. Thechain brake reducesthe
risk of accidents, but only you can prevent
them.DONOTASSUMETHATTHECHAIN
BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE
EVENT OF A KICKBACK.
S Throttle trigger lock--out. The throttle
lock--out is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the throttle trigger.
S Chain catcher. The chain catcher is de-
signed to catch the saw chain if it breaks.
S Vibration damping system. Your chain
saw is equipped with a vibration damping
systemthatis designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
SAFETY NOTICE:Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damageinthe fingers, hands, and joints ofpeople prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such
as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of
this tool and seek medical attention. An antivibration system does notguarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate
power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
S ON/STOP switch. The ON/STOP switch
should be used to stop the engine.
CHECKING, MAINTAINI NG AND
SERVICING CHAIN SAW SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Never use a chain saw
with defective safety equipment. Safety
equipment must be inspected and maintained. If your chain saw does not pass inspection, take the saw to your nearest service dealer for repair.
S Chain brake. Brush off any wood dust,
resin and dirt from the chain brake and
clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of the brake. For additional information, see OPERATING YOUR UNIT
section.
S Throttletriggerlock--out. Checkthatthe
throttletrigger cannot beoperateduntilthe
throttle lock--out is pressed.
S Chain catcher. Check that the chain
catcher is not damaged and is firmly attached to the body of the chain saw.
S Vibration damping system. Regularly
check the vibration damping units for
cracks or deformation. Make sure the
vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
S ON/STOP switch. Start the engine and
make sure the engine stops when you
move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S Haveall chainsawserviceperformed by a
qualifiedservice dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sectionof this manual. For example, ifimproper tools are used to remove orhold the flywheelwhen servicingtheclutch,structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
S Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied or specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free ofoil
or fuel mixture.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S Use only Partner accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Thereshouldbeno smoking, open flames,
orworkthatcouldcausesparks. Allowengine to cool before refueling.
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
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S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
S Store theunitandfuelin anareawherefuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flamesfrom water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upwardorsuddenforwardmotion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chainneartheupper tip oftheguide barcontacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in thecut.Contactingaforeignobject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.
S Rotational Kickback can occurwhenthe
moving chain contacts an objectat theupper tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the
wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
sawtomove inthe opposite direction ofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and
the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This
suddenstoppingpulls thesaw forwardand
away from the operator and could easily
cause the operator to lose control of the
saw.
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions thatcan cause material topinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
S Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull--In:
S Always begin cuttingwith the engine at full
speed and the saw housing againstwood.
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path
Avoid obstructions
Clear the
working area
REDUCETHECHANCEOF
KICKBACK
S Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
S Neverletthemoving chain contactany ob-
ject at the tip of the guide bar.
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-
tionssuchas othertrees,branches,rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch.
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
andmaintenanceinstructions. Checktension at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Makesure thebarclampnuts aresecurely
tightened after tensioning the chain.
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed, there
is greater chance of kickback occurring.
S Cut one log at a time.
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plunge cuts).
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and
Low- -Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the left of
the saw
Never reverse
hand positions
Elbow locked
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
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